1994 Range Rover LSE 4.2 Soft dash project

Highlights

• Extensive bodywork rebuild undertaken with over £15,000 invested to date
• Originally a Land Rover press demonstrator
• In current ownership for approximately 20 years
• Desirable soft dash model with factory Brooklands bumpers
• UK delivery can be provided by the vendor for a reasonable fee

The Appeal

Anyone who has restored a classic will see past the fact that this Range Rover is partially disassembled. You'll notice the enormous amount of work that has already been completed, making this an excellent basis for a thoroughly rewarding project.
The vendor informs us that this car was a former Land Rover press demonstrator, purchased by the current keeper directly from the first owner approximately 20 years ago. Enthusiasts will note it is the desirable soft dash model with factory Brooklands bumpers. Since then, significant restoration work has been carried out. The body has been rebuilt on a jig to maintain correct alignment, with the rear floor, rear member, and front offside section replaced, and all rust cut out and renewed with fresh metal. It has been self-etch primed and painted before being refitted to the cleaned and repainted chassis with all new mounting bolts. The transmission has been overhauled, new air springs have been fitted, and the wheels have been repainted with new tyres.

So now on to the to-do list: The engine and transmission are not currently fitted to the vehicle but are included along with all other parts packed inside. The transfer box also requires overhaul, and as the photographs attest, the bodywork and interior require assembly and refinishing.
With the demanding bodywork already addressed, this LSE represents an opportunity for a committed enthusiast to complete the restoration of a rare classic.

Key Information

• Mileage: 180,100 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: expired; last tested in 2019
• Technical specs: 4.2-litre V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: V5C, stamped service book, original book pack and manuals

The Detail

• DVLA data shows five former registered keepers: the vendor states that they acquired it from the original owner
• Body rebuilt by the seller using a jig to maintain correct alignment
• Rear floor, rear member, and front offside section replaced with new metal
• All corrosion cut out and replaced throughout the body, per the vendor
• Body self-etch primed and painted
• Body refitted to the cleaned and painted chassis using all new mounting bolts
• Fitted with factory Brooklands bumpers
• The vendor states the black leather interior has no cuts or damage
• Soft dash model with all trim and interior features reportedly present
• Engine and transmission are not currently fitted; all parts are packed inside the vehicle
• The vendor states the engine previously ran well with no overheating or other noted problems
• Transmission has been overhauled
• Transfer box requires overhaul
• Converted to run on LPG but never used on it; LPG kit included with the vehicle
• New air springs fitted
• Wheels repainted and new tyres fitted
• Last MOT tested in 2019, at which point a body-off rebuild was recommended

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